Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 5
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 5
An item to allocate $15,000 of the American Rescue Plan funds, reserved for District 5 appropriations for the purposes of the District 5 Senior Holiday Health, Wellness, and Food Holiday Initiative.
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Information Contact: Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson
Phone Number: 404-371-2159
PURPOSE:
The allocation of these funds will support the District 5 Senior Health, Wellness, and Food Holiday initiative to provide District 5 seniors with grocery gift cards, COVID-19 booster shots, and flu shots to address food insecurity and the health and wellness of District 5 seniors amid the COVID-10 pandemic.
NEED/IMPACT:
According to the CDC Foundation, the COVID-19 public health emergency has significantly impacted older Americans and their families. Many Seniors have experienced challenges getting basic household supplies, food, and health care.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$15,000 from District 5 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) appropriation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents.